Aperture

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Assignment #1: Aperture Priority Mode

Due date: Thursday November 24th  (end of class)
In this assignment you will be taking pictures in the aperture priority mode (AV-Canon, A-Nikon) in order to learn the effects of the different f-stops.

1. Line up 3-5 similar objects in a diagonal. Use nearly identical objects—such as books, toys, purses, shoes, etc…Make sure that the objects are spaced apart enough to show the differences in focus

2. Take a total of 8 pictures starting from the lowest f-stop to highest. 
3. This project will be uploaded on your Photography exposure website page
6. Insert a slideshow
7. Insert all your pictures from smallest to largest f-stop into your slideshow
8. Write for every picture a caption including the f-stop number (example: F3)
9. Under the slideshow drag a text box on your website.

• Describe how the pictures changed from smallest to largest aperture.
• Describe the depth of field. Is it shallow (blurry) or clear?

Assessment

1. 8 pictures from smallest to largest f-stop, change is visible, objects are diagonal...........8 marks
2. pictures are taken from same location, no movement.........................................................3 marks
3. pictures are presented in  slide show with caption.............................................................3 marks
4. description................................................................................................................................. 3 marks

                                                                                                                                                   Total: 21 marks

Assignment #2: Blurry Background

In this assignment you will take 10 pictures that have a blurry background. You will take the pictures in Aperture priority mode and use a small f-stop.

Your pictures need to include the following composition rules:

• Picture #1: Rule of Thirds-flower
  
• Picture # 2: Rule of Thirds-school supply
  
• Picture #3: Rule of Thirds-subject of your choice
• Picture #4: Low Angle-Tree
• Picture #5: Low Angle-chair
• Picture #6: Close up-Calculator
• Picture#7: Close up-Keyboard
• Picture #8: Leading lines
• Picture #9-#10: Choose any composition rule and subject

Website:

•  Insert your pictures on the aperture page of your website.
  
• Include the title of the assignment and give to every picture a caption (include in the caption the f-stop number and the composition rule)
• Insert your pictures into a GALLERY